Master of Science in Chemical Engineering

The Master of Science in Chemical Engineering offers engineers
a comprehensive training to master the fundamental chemical
engineering principles. A master in chemical engineering has to
ensure the design, construction, improvement and maintenance of
installations and equipment in the chemical industry.

As a graduate your are skilled to innovate, to manage an entire
installation as well as to maintain a detailed insight in the
performance of its individual parts and their interaction. This
requires a combination of abstract reasoning and common sense,
aiming at a practical implementation. Of course, you will also be
trained to be involved in and lead research and development.

The Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (FEA) offers most of the Master’s programmes in Engineering in English. This underlines the international ambition of the faculty, as well as the importance of international education and multiple language skills for students.

Opbouw

The Master of Science in Chemical Engineering consists of 2
phases: a first one of 3 years, resulting in the academic degree of
bachelor of science and a subsequent one of 2 years to obtain the
master’s degree in chemical engineering.

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As a graduate you will typically be employed in the chemical
process industry. In addition, other companies where chemical
transformations are implemented in the manufacturing process,
such as the polymer, textile, food, pharmaceutical and
environmental sanitation industry, offer various career
opportunities.

A master in chemical engineering supervises a team responsible
for (chemical) production and focuses on the improvement and
innovation of processes and products.
Other opportunities appear in engineering companies where a you
will be responsible for the design, construction and start-up of new
production units. Furthermore, equipment design and construction
companies employ many chemical engineers.
Last but not least, universities and research institutes also recruit
chemical engineers.
In short, a master in chemical engineering has a bright future in the
modern, diverse and international chemical industry which is
strongly anchored in (the extended neighbourhood of) our region.